Air Cylinder: Standard

Single Acting, Spring Return/Extend

Series NCM
How to Order

NC M B 075-01 00 -
M9BW -
Built-in magnet
Nil None Option
When ordering multiple options,
D Built-in magnet with auto switch
refer to options compatibility page to
ensure options availability.
Nil None
XC6 Stainless steel rod Note 3)
X6005 Spring assist Note 4)
Mounting X163US Heavy duty spring Note 4)
B Front nose mount
C Rear pivot mount Bore size
E Double end mount 075 3/4" Number of
088 7/8" auto switches
106 1-1/16" Nil 2 pcs.
125 1-1/4" S 1 pc.
150 1-1/2" n “n” pcs.

Auto switch
Nil Without auto switch
Standard stroke ∗ For applicable auto switch
Inches Note 1) models, refer to the table
on page 18.

Stroke
Hundredths of an inch
(i.e. 06 = 0.06")

Bumper
Nil Without bumper
C Note 2) Bumper
Action
S Spring return
T Spring extend

Note 1) See specifications for standard and maximum stroke lengths.

Note 2) Bumper is offered at no additional cost on ø7/8" and ø1-1/4". They are options on the
other bore sizes. The “C” after the bore size must be included in either case. Bumper
affects cylinder overall length of some models. Refer to the dimensional data.
Note 3) Stainless steel rod standard on ø3/4" and ø7/8".
Note 4) ø3/4", ø1-1/16" and ø1-1/2" only.

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Auto Switch Specifications

Applicable Auto Switches
Lead wire length (m)

Indicator light
Load voltage
Electrical Wiring Pre-wired Applicable
Type Special function Auto switch model 0.5 1 3 5 None connector
entry (Output) DC AC load
(Nil) (M) (L) (Z) (N)
3-wire (NPN)
5 V, 12 V
M9N     —  IC
Grommet 3-wire (PNP) M9P     —  circuit
Solid state switch

12 V
M9B     —  —
2-wire
Connector H7C  —    —
Relay,

Yes
3-wire (NPN) 24 V
5 V, 12 V
— M9NW     —  IC PLC
Diagnostic indication
(2-color indication)
3-wire (PNP) M9PW     —  circuit
Grommet
12 V
M9BW     —  —
2-wire
Water resistant (2-color indication) H7BA — —   — 
With diagnostic output (2-color indication) 4-wire (NPN) 5 V, 12 V H7NF  —   —  IC circuit
3-wire IC
— 5V — A96  —  — — — —
Yes

(NPN equivalent) circuit

100 V A93  —  — — — —
Reed switch

Grommet
  — —
Yes None Yes None Yes None

100 V or less A90 — — IC circuit

100 V, 200 V B54  —   — —
12 V Relay,
2-wire 24 V 200 V or less B64  —  — — —
PLC
Connector
— C73C  —    — —
24 V or less C80C  —    —
Diagnostic indication (2-color indication) Grommet — — B59W  —  — — —
∗ Lead wire length symbols: 0.5 m ·········· Nil (Example) M9NW ∗ Solid state switches marked with “” are produced upon receipt of order.
1 m ··········· M (Example) M9NWM ∗ D-B54, B64, and B59W cannot be mounted for bore size 044 and 056.
3 m ··········· L (Example) M9NWL
5 m ··········· Z (Example) M9NWZ
None ··········· N (Example) H7CN
∗ For details about auto switches with pre-wired connector, refer to Best Pneumatics catalog.
∗ D-A9, M9, M9W are shipped together.
(Only switch mounting bracket is assembled at the time of shipment.)
∗ D-M9M and M9VM which lead wire length is 1 m are available from July, 2008.

Option Compatibility
Option Compatibility (1)
NCDM

Description Note
S

NCDM Auto switch capable 1, 6 –

S Spring return 1, 6 O –
T Spring extend 1, 6 O N –
C Bumper 1, 2, 6 O O O
XB6 S S O ······· Combination available to order
Heat resistant 1, 6 S
S ······· Available with special request
XB7 Cold resistant 1, 6 S S S N ······· Not available
XB9 Low speed 1, 6 N N N Note 1) Exclude ø2".
XC6 Stainless steel rod 1, 3, 6 S S O Note 2) Bumper no additional charge on ø7/8" and ø1-1/4".
B Front nose mount 1, 6 O O O Note 3) Stainless steel rod standard on ø7/16", ø9/16", ø3/4" and ø7/8". Use XC6
C Rear pivot mount 1, 6 O O O option to get stainless steel rod nut.
Note 4) Block mount not available in ø7/8" and ø1-1/4".
E Double end mount 1, 6 O O O
Note 5) Block, Auto switch capable, S and T only available as special.
R Block mount 1, 5, 6 S O O Note 6) Exclude ø7/16" and ø9/16".
Option Compatibility (2)
044 056 075 088 106 125 150 200
Single acting, Spring return (S), No bumper O O O
Single acting, Spring return (S), With bumper O O O O O
Single acting, Spring extend (T), No bumper O O O
Single acting, Spring extend (T), With bumper O O O O O
Direct single acting, Spring return (S), No bumper O O O
Direct single acting, Spring extend (T), No bumper O O O
Single acting, Spring extend (T), No bumper XC6 O O O
Single acting, Spring extend (T), With bumper XC6 O O
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Specifications: Single Acting, Spring Return / Spring Extend

Specifications
Bore size (inch) 075 (3/4") 088 (7/8") 106 (1-1/16") 125 (1-1/4") 150 (1-1/2")
Fluid Air
Maximum operating pressure 250 PSI / 1.7 MPa
Minimum operating pressure 25 PSI / 0.18 MPa
Ambient and fluid temperature 40 to 140°F / 5 to 60 °C
Piston speed 2 to 20 in/sec / 50 to 500 mm/s
Bumper Optional (No additional charge on 7/8" and 1-1/4" bore)
Lubrication Not required (Pre-lubricated at factory)
Mounting B, C, E, R
Note) R mount available on 3/4", 1-1/16", and 1-1/2" bore only.

Standard Stroke (inch)

Mounting Standard stroke Max. stroke

Front nose mount (B)

Rear pivot mount (C)
1/2, 1, 1-1/2, 2, 3, 4 6
Double end mount (E)
Block mount (R)
Note) Up to 18" available as special request.

Theoretical Output: Spring Return (S) with Standard Rod (lbf)

Bore size Rod diameter Operating Effective area Operating pressure (PSI)
(inch) (inch) direction (sq.inch) 25 50 75 100 125 150
OUT 0.442 8.0 19.1 30.1 41.2 52.2 63.3
075 (3/4") 0.250
IN – 3.0
OUT 0.608 12.2 27.4 42.6 57.8 73.0 88.2
088 (7/8") 0.250
IN – 3.0
OUT 0.882 19.1 41.1 63.2 85.2 107.3 129.4
106 (1-1/16") 0.312
IN – 3.0
OUT 1.227 23.7 54.4 85.0 115.7 146.4 177.1
125 (1-1/4") 0.437
IN – 7.0
OUT 1.767 37.2 81.4 125.5 169.7 213.9 258.1
150 (1-1/2") 0.437
IN – 7.0
Note1) Force on extension (OUT) is shown as the theoretical force of a double acting cylinder on extension less the compressed force of
the return spring.
Note 2) Force on retraction (IN) is the resting force of spring when fully retracted.

Theoretical Output: Spring Extend (T) with Standard Rod (lbf)

Bore size Rod diameter Operating Effective area Operating pressure (PSI)
(inch) (inch) direction (sq.inch) 25 50 75 100 125 150
OUT – 3.0
075 (3/4") 0.25
IN 0.393 6.8 16.6 26.5 36.3 46.1 55.9
OUT – 3.0
088 (7/8") 0.25
IN 0.559 11.0 25.0 38.9 52.9 66.9 80.9
OUT – 3.0
106 (1-1/16") 0.312
IN 0.806 17.2 37.3 57.5 77.6 97.8 117.9
OUT – 7.0
125 (1-1/4") 0.437
IN 1.077 19.9 46.9 73.8 100.7 127.6 154.6
OUT – 7.0
150 (1-1/2") 0.437
IN 1.617 33.4 73.9 114.3 154.7 195.1 235.6
Note1) Force on retraction (IN) is shown as the theoretical force of a double acting cylinder on retraction less the compressed force of the
extend spring.
Note 2) Force on extension (OUT) is the resting force of spring when fully extended.

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Specifications: Single Acting, Spring Return / Spring Extend

Spring Force: Spring Return (S) and
Spring Extend (T) Type Cylinders (lbs)
Bore size Resting Compressed
(inch) lbf (N) lbf (N)
075 (3/4") 3 (13.3) 6 (26.8)
088 (7/8") 3 (13.3) 5.45 (24.4)
106 (1-1/16") 3 (13.3) 6 (26.8)
125 (1-1/4") 7 (31.2) 12.4 (55.6)
150 (1-1/2") 7 (31.2) 12.4 (55.6)

Weight: Single Acting, Spring Return except Non-rotating Rod (lbs)

1st inch Add’l weight
Bore size Base weight by mounting style Add’l weight Add’l weight
of stroke per inch stroke
(inch) for magnet for bumper
B C E R B, C, E B, C, E, R
075 (3/4") 0.148 0.164 0.224 0.224 0.044 0.078 0.008 0.006
088 (7/8") 0.194 0.182 0.264 N/A 0.047 0.086 0.010 0.019
106 (1-1/16") 0.293 0.287 0.369 0.430 0.063 0.112 0.012 0.038
125 (1-1/4") 0.514 0.518 0.644 N/A 0.108 0.220 0.020 0.042
150 (1-1/2") 0.587 0.619 0.707 1.020 0.113 0.212 0.024 0.034

Weight: Single Acting, Spring Extend except Non-rotating Rod (lbs)

1st inch Add’l weight
Bore size Base weight by mounting style Add’l weight Add’l weight
of stroke per inch stroke
(inch) for magnet for bumper
B C E R B, C, E B, C, E, R
075 (3/4") 0.197 0.171 0.253 0.210 0.044 0.071 0.008 0.006
088 (7/8") 0.214 0.188 0.270 N/A 0.047 0.078 0.010 0.019
106 (1-1/16") 0.337 0.311 0.393 0.430 0.063 0.116 0.012 0.038
125 (1-1/4") 0.598 0.564 0.690 N/A 0.108 0.186 0.020 0.042
150 (1-1/2") 0.749 0.781 0.869 1.020 0.113 0.222 0.024 0.034

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Construction: Single Acting, Spring Return

With bumper

Component Parts
No. Description Material Note
1 Rod cover Aluminum alloy Clear anodized
2 Head cover Aluminum alloy Clear anodized
3 Cylinder tube Stainless steel Stainless steel 304
4 Piston Aluminum alloy Chromated
3/4", 7/8" Stainless steel
5 Piston rod
1-1/16", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" Carbon steel Hard chrome plated
6 Bushing Sintered Bronze
7 Bumper Urethane
8 Piston seal NBR
9 Piston gasket NBR
10 Spring Music wire Chromated
11 Spring guide Aluminum alloy Chromated

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Construction: Single Acting, Spring Extend

With bumper

Component Parts
No. Description Material Note
1 Rod cover Aluminum alloy Clear anodized
2 Head cover Aluminum alloy Clear anodized
3 Cylinder tube Stainless steel Stainless steel 304
4 Piston Aluminum alloy Chromated
3/4", 7/8" Stainless steel
5 Piston rod
1-1/16", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" Carbon steel Hard chrome plated
6 Bushing Sintered Bronze
7 Retaining ring Spring steel
8 Bumper Urethane
9 Retaining ring Spring steel
10 Piston seal NBR
11 Piston gasket NBR
12 Rod seal NBR
13 Spring Music wire Chromated
14 Spring guide Aluminum alloy Chromated

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Series NCM

Dimensions: Single Acting, Spring Return

Front nose mount / Spring return NCMB_-_S
ZB1 + ZC Per 1" of Stroke
W
K øE
A 0.09 NE

øMM

NC
KK-UNF-2A

øB Pilot
1/8 NPT
D-Across Flats
NN-Mounting Nut (included)

Double end mount / Spring return NCME_-_S Rear pivot mount / Spring return NCMC_-_S
ZB + Stroke ZB + Stroke
LB + Stroke LB + Stroke
Y Y
W W
K 0.50 L øG Pivot Pin Hole K 0.50 L øE
A ZC ZD ZD ZC A ZC ZD ZD ZC øG GB

øGA Pin
øE

øMM
øMM

øB Pilot

øB Pilot

YC F

øB Pilot
L

N
YC F
YC
NCME 150 FF-UNF-2A
NN-Mounting Nut NN-Mounting Nut NN-UNF-2A
(incl. except 2" bore) (incl. except 2" bore) D-Across Flats
D-Across Flats KK-UNF-2A
KK-UNF-2A
(inch)
Bore size (inch) MM KK A B D E F FF G GA GB K L NC NE NN W YC ZC
0
075 (3/4") 0.250 1/4-28 0.50 0.496 –0.003 – 0.86 0.38 5/8-18 0.251 0.250 0.75 – 0.34 0.62 0.12 1/2-20 0.44 0.62 1.69
0
088 (7/8") 0.250 1/4-28 0.50 0.624 –0.003 – 0.93 0.38 5/8-18 0.251 0.250 0.75 – 0.34 0.75 0.18 5/8-18 0.50 0.62 1.56
0
106 (1-1/16") 0.312 5/16-24 0.50 0.624 –0.003 0.25 1.12 0.38 5/8-18 0.251 0.250 0.75 0.12 0.34 0.88 0.24 5/8-18 0.62 0.62 1.56
0
125 (1-1/4") 0.437 7/16-20 0.75 0.749 –0.003 0.38 1.32 0.50 3/4-16 0.251 0.250 0.75 0.25 0.41 1.06 0.25 3/4-16 0.88 0.78 1.81
0
150 (1-1/2") 0.437 7/16-20 0.75 0.749 –0.003 0.38 1.56 0.62 3/4-16 – 0.375 1.00 0.25 0.50 1.25 0.25 3/4-16 0.88 0.78 1.69
Note 1) F dimension for NCME150 not applicable. There are no flats on the E type 150 bore rear tang.
Note 2) FF dimension for NCMC 150 is not applicable. There are no threads on the C type 150 bore rear tang.

Single Acting, Spring Return (B/C/E) Mount without Magnet X155US (without clevis pin)
LB ZB1 ZB2 Bore size (inch) øG
Bore size (inch)
No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper 075 (3/4") 0.251
075 (3/4") 2.28 2.41 1.50 1.63 2.56 2.69 088 (7/8") 0.251
088 (7/8") 2.35 2.47 1.72 1.84 2.63 2.75 106 (1-1/16") 0.251
106 (1-1/16") 2.66 2.79 2.06 2.19 2.94 3.07 125 (1-1/4") 0.251
125 (1-1/4") 3.25 3.38 2.53 2.66 3.66 3.78 150 (1-1/2") 0.378
150 (1-1/2") 3.12 3.25 2.44 2.57 3.50 3.63
Note) LB dimension for NCME150 not applicable.

Single Acting, Spring Return (B/C) Mount with Magnet Single Acting, Spring Return (E) Mount with Magnet
LB ZB1 ZB2 LB ZB2
Bore size (inch) Bore size (inch)
No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper
075 (3/4") 2.41 2.53 1.63 1.75 2.69 2.81 075 (3/4") 2.41 2.53 2.69 2.81
088 (7/8") 2.47 2.59 1.84 1.97 2.75 2.88 088 (7/8") 2.47 2.59 2.75 2.88
106 (1-1/16") 2.79 2.91 2.19 2.32 3.06 3.19 106 (1-1/16") 2.79 2.91 3.06 3.19
125 (1-1/4") 3.38 3.50 2.66 2.78 3.79 3.91 125 (1-1/4") 3.38 3.50 3.79 3.91
150 (1-1/2") 3.25 3.38 2.56 2.68 3.63 3.75 150 (1-1/2") – – 3.38 3.50

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Dimensions: Single Acting, Spring Extend

Front nose mount / Spring extend NCMB_-_T ZB1 + ZC Per 1" of Stroke
W + Stroke
WB
0.09
K YD 0.25
A 0.50 øE

øMM

1.25
KK-UNF-2A

øB Pilot
1/8 NPT
D-Across Flats
NCMB 150
NN-Mounting Nut

Double end mount / Spring extend NCME_-_T Rear pivot mount / Spring extend NCMC_-_T
ZB2 + ZC Per 1" of Stroke
LB + ZC Per 1" of Stroke ZB2 + ZC Per 1" of Stroke
W + Stroke LB + ZC Per 1" of Stroke
WB W + Stroke
0.09 WB YD øE
K YD øG Pivot Pin Hole A

øGA Pin
K 0.09 0.50 L GB
A 0.50 0.09 øE

N
øMM
øMM

KK-UNF-2A
2-øB Pilot

øB Pilot
1/8 NPT F L KK-UNF-2A
D-Across Flats 1/8 NPT FF-UNF-2A F
0.91 D-Across Flats
2-NN-Mounting Nut
NCME 150 NN-UNF-2A
(included)
(inch)

Bore size (inch) MM KK A B D E F FF G GA GB K L LB N NN W WB YD ZC

0
075 (3/4") 0.250 1/4-28 0.50 0.624 –0.003 – 0.86 0.38 5/8-18 0.251 0.250 0.75 – 0.34 2.44 0.75 5/8-18 0.50 0.50 0.45 2.69
0
088 (7/8") 0.250 1/4-28 0.50 0.624 –0.003 – 0.93 0.38 5/8-18 0.251 0.250 0.75 – 0.34 2.62 0.75 5/8-18 0.50 0.50 0.45 2.56
0
106 (1-1/16") 0.312 5/16-24 0.50 0.624 –0.003 0.25 1.12 0.38 5/8-18 0.251 0.250 0.75 0.12 0.34 2.78 0.88 5/8-18 0.62 0.50 0.55 2.81
0
125 (1-1/4") 0.437 7/16-20 0.75 0.749 –0.003 0.38 1.32 0.50 3/4-16 0.251 0.250 0.75 0.25 0.41 3.76 1.06 3/4-16 0.88 0.62 0.75 2.81
0
150 (1-1/2") 0.437 7/16-20 0.75 0.749 –0.003 0.38 1.56 0.62 – – 0.375 1.00 0.25 0.63 3.88 1.25 3/4-16 0.88 0.62 0.63 3.00
Note 1) F dimension for NCME150 not applicable. There are no flats on the E type 150 bore rear tang.
Note 2) FF dimension for NCMC 150 is not applicable. There are no threads on the C type 150 bore rear tang.

Single Acting, Spring Extend (B/C/E) Mount without Magnet X155US (without clevis pin)
LB ZB1 ZB2 Bore size (inch) øG
Bore size (inch)
No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper 075 (3/4") 0.251
075 (3/4") 2.44 2.56 2.10 2.22 2.72 2.84 088 (7/8") 0.251
088 (7/8") 2.50 2.62 2.15 2.27 2.78 2.91 106 (1-1/16") 0.251
106 (1-1/16") 2.78 2.91 2.42 2.55 3.06 3.19 125 (1-1/4") 0.251
125 (1-1/4") 3.64 3.76 3.22 3.34 4.04 4.16 150 (1-1/2") 0.378
150 (1-1/2") 3.88 4.00 3.16 3.29 4.26 4.39
Note) LB dimension for NCME150 not applicable.

Single Acting, Spring Extend (B/C) Mount with Magnet

LB ZB1 ZB2
Bore size (inch)
No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper
075 (3/4") 2.56 2.69 2.23 2.36 2.85 2.97
088 (7/8") 2.62 2.75 2.27 2.40 2.91 3.03
106 (1-1/16") 2.91 3.03 2.55 2.68 3.19 3.31
125 (1-1/4") 3.76 3.88 3.34 3.47 4.16 4.29
150 (1-1/2") 4.00 4.12 3.29 3.41 4.38 4.50

Single Acting, Spring Extend (E) Mount with Magnet

LB ZB2
Bore size (inch)
No bumper With bumper No bumper With bumper
075 (3/4") 2.56 2.69 2.85 2.97
088 (7/8") 2.62 2.75 2.91 3.03
106 (1-1/16") 2.91 3.03 3.19 3.31
125 (1-1/4") 3.76 3.88 4.16 4.21
150 (1-1/2") – – 4.12 4.25
Note) LB dimension for NCME150 not applicable.
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